Whatever your reason for skipping the machine, figuring out the best way to dry clothes without a dryer can feel like a strategic puzzle. CanvaOptimise Your Clothes AirerIf you are relying on a standard folding clothes airer, do not just throw your garments onto it and hope for the best. Placing your wet clothes in a closed, stagnant room is a recipe for disaster. If it is raining outside, keep the windows closed but place a standard pedestal fan near the clothes airer, set to a low speed. Article continues after this ad AdvertisementCanvaWhat Not to DoIt is tempting to drape wet clothes directly over radiators or heating panels, but you should avoid this entirely.